Abstract
Tumors and perforation of Meckel's diverticulum are rare manifestations. A gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a Meckel's diverticulum causing perforation and subsequent peritonitis in a 75-year-old man is presented. The literature on tumors in Meckel's diverticulum is extensively reviewed and discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Biopsy, Needle
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis*
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
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Humans
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Immunohistochemistry
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*
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Intestinal Perforation / surgery
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Laparotomy / methods
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Male
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Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis*
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Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
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Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology*
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Neoplasm Staging
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Rare Diseases
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Risk Assessment